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    Touch legering and rolling baits

    Hi all, What's everyone's set up for touch legering and rolling baits? You're gonna want a light rod if holding it all session so what are people using? Light Avon rods or even maybe power float rods? Reels? Is something around the 2500 sized more than enough? Enough to hold 100m of 10lb...
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    Free spirit River Tamer 11ft 1.5

    Hi guys, I think I've decided to try out a FS River Tamer, I'm going for the 1.5lb version first and will add a extra 2oz glass tip for clubbing. I have been using a 11ft Drennan twin tip duo which I find very light and well balanced so hoping the FS will be similar Fishing the W.Avon around...
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    Shakespeare skp Ruckback plus extras *SOLD*

    Hi all, For sale is a selection of skp luggage by Shakespeare Ruckbag, similar to the original Korum version with the Black hard base. Has a strap to secure a chair rather than hooks Small unhooking mat, 1 of the elastic straps has been cut Large tackle pouch Folding tackle table Looking...
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    Test curves Vs line and casting weight

    Hi all, Not mentioning any brands but when it comes to deciding on a rod these days is it better to go off the test curves or the line/casting weight the rod has been spec'd with? I have a 1.25 rod that's been given a line rating of 6-12lb and a max casting weight of 3oz, now this is the same...
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    Hooklinks again

    Hi guys, during my sessions I'm messing around trying different hooklinks too much rather than just sticking with one. So, what's the general choice? Braid Coated braid (tungsten coated too) Mono Fluoro And what sort of lengths? I try long ones just because that's what I've read but I don't...
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    DV Elite 1.5lb from the Tackle Box

    Hi guys, After my last post about the Korum Omega rods I've decided to stay clear of their stuff now and budget isn't going to stretch to a Torrix so I've now got my sights set on the DV Elite in 1.5lb from the Tackle Box as chub and light Barbel rod. Anyone have any of the Elite range? Just...
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    Korum Omega rods

    Hi all, Has anyone used the Korum Omega rods? I've overly picky when it comes to rods, most 12ft 1.75 Barbel rods all feel tip heavy to me and not very suited to smaller rivers like the W.Avon where I fish. The Omega seems the best I've seen recently. I bought the new Drennan Barbel rod for...
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